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Car Shoppers Use Auto Show as a Resource
The 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit opened to the public this past weekend and many are going not only to see the new vehicles and elaborate displays, but also to shop a story from the Detroit Free Press said. One show goer sai
Jan 16, 2012
Exit Strategy and the ‘Joe-Pa Syndrome’
There is a lot at stake in succession planning: family legacies, business value, financial security and family harmony. The dual purpose of succession planning is to protect business value as well as family relationships by establishing the infrastru
Jan 16, 2012
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Average Fuel Economy for New Cars Sold Increased by 0.5 MPG in 2011
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, today provided actual economy numbers from new car sales indicating TrueMPG(TM) will increase to 22.2 mpg in 2011 compared to 21.7 mpg in 2010. In
Jan 16, 2012
The Lost Art of Taking Personal Responsibility
For decades, I’ve written extensively about discipline, accountability, focusing on what you can control, and taking personal responsibility rather than succumbing to blame. These are principles I’ve personally embraced, and applied in my life to
Jan 16, 2012
DingIT Releases iPhone App for Auto Body Shop Estimates
Los Angeles, CA — A new iPhone application allowing car owners to receive online estimates for auto body shop has been released by DingIT.com. The new DingIT application allows the user to submit a request for estimates from nearby body shops b
Jan 16, 2012
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Automaker Recalls 450,000 Vehicles
Ford Motor Company is recalling 450,000 vehicles to fix some problems with the brakes and power train, according to USA TODAY. The story said the automaker is recalling 244,530 2001-2002 model year Ford Escape vehicles and 205,896 2004-2005 model y
Jan 16, 2012
Autoshopper.com has Been Recognized for its Use of Dealer-oriented Architecture (DOA), mastering a Website that Uses Synergistic Philosophy, for Dealer Success.
ORLANDO, FL — Autoshopper.com has been recognized for its use of dealer-oriented architecture (DOA), mastering a website that uses synergistic philosophy, for dealer success. With a 34 year history of serving dealers, Autoshopper.com attained t
Jan 16, 2012
Chrysler Recalls Small Number of Vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling a little over 300 vehicles to fix a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The website said the recall includes the 2012 model yea
Jan 16, 2012
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88,000 MINI Vehicles Recalled
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 88,911 MINI vehicles. The website said the electronic circuit board for the water pump that cools the turbocharger could overheat and
Jan 16, 2012